Job Description
Overview
This role supports core FP&A and financial planning processes including Month-End Close, Forecast, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). The position partners closely with Finance, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure accurate data processing, timely submissions, and robust system solutions. A strong focus is placed on automation, digitalization, and process optimization using TM1 or HFM, SmartView, and Alteryx as core planning and analytics tools.
Responsibilities
Key Functional Responsibilities
Support core financial planning processes (Month-end closing, Forecast, AOP, etc.) through data collection, verification and processing, to ensure timely submission to GBS and Sector, looking for automation, digitalization and streamlining of current processes
Work closely with Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders (Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Control, etc.) supporting and ensuring a robust and working solution across PBNA
Work closely with the IT/consulting houses to test the system as it is being developed and drive enhancements
Escalate issues as they arise to the IT and Business design team - coordinate action plans in response to findings and ensure timely resolution
Ensure linkages between cubes exist (e.g. sales demand to COGS volume) master data connections are mapped.
Qualifications
Strong FP&A experience with hands-on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Tool expertise (mandatory):
TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics) or HFM, SmartView and Alteryx.
Strong understanding of financial systems, cubes, and data models
Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Business stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience driving process automation and digital transformation
Educational Qualifications
B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related discipline)
